What are the responsibilities and job description for the Client Accounting Specialist position at Associa?
Associa is currently looking for a Client Accounting Specialist to join our team in Fairfield, NJ. As a Client Accounting Specialist you will support a fast-paced centralized accounting services environment providing financial support to community associations.
What do we offer?
Associa offers a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, disability insurance, and support with wellness and development initiatives and more. We have been designated Great Place to Work for six consecutive years and many of our locations are awarded as Best and Brightest.
How will you make an impact?
The Client Accounting Specialist helps the company by:
- Assisting with tasks such as providing general ledger codes, locating and saving documents needed for fianancial and directing manager on systems and procedures.
- Review and approve monthly financial statements including balance sheet, income statement, prepaid accounts, bank reconciliation and general ledger.
- Answer questions from Community Association Managers (CAMs) regarding financial statements.
- Manager bank account setup and account closures.
- Ensure audits and tax returns are completed and filed timely; post and validate all audit entries, confirming equity accounts and interfund balances are accurate upon completion.
- Analyze and resolve balances in clearing accounts.
- Process payment request forms to fund reserves and transfer funds between bank accounts.
- Provide training to CAMs on financial processes and procedures (A/R, A/P, GL, budgets).
- Communicate updates regarding policies, procedures and banking changes.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of GAAP and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with general ledger accounting.
- Strong analytical, organizational and interpretation skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and handle sensitive inquiries.
- Understanding of AP and AR processes.
- Strong time management and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work with multiple associations.
- Ability to interpret verbal and written instructions.
- Strong professional communication (phone, email & in-person.)